Payroll Specialist - Ceridian Dayforce

Cardinal Couriers; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role involves processing payroll for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance while working with Ceridian Dayforce. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll processing, particularly in a federally-regulated environment, and demonstrate strong Excel skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a supportive and growth-oriented workplace, where employees are valued and empowered to excel. If you're passionate about payroll and looking to make a difference in the transportation industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

RRSP and TFSA Deductions

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience with Ceridian Dayforce.
• Experience in federally-regulated payroll and year-end processing.
• Transportation industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process employee and broker payroll for approximately 350 employees.
• Handle year-end processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Create invoices for freight brokers and manage payroll tasks.

Skills

Ceridian Dayforce

Payroll Processing

Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

Computer-related Degree/Diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cardinal Couriers Ltd., 6600 Goreway Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Req #183

Payroll Specialist (on-site) - Ceridian Dayforce

A professional Payroll Specialist is required immediately to process employee and broker payroll for Cardinal Couriers LTD. As a federally-regulated organization with multiple companies and operations in ON and QC, this position is responsible for all payroll-related tasks including year-end processing, reconciliations, remittances, reporting, etc.

About the employee payroll

• Processed using Ceridian Dayforce
• Approximately 350 employees in total, ON and QC
• Six (6) bi-weekly payrolls and one (1) monthly payroll
• Six (6) federally-regulated and one (1) provincially-regulated companies
• Hourly and salary; mainly non-union, with one small union (approx 25 employees)
• Benefits with employee deductions
• RRSP and TFSA - only employee deductions
• All processing and related tasks, including year-end

Broker payroll

• Currently processed by finance; will transition back to this position
• Create invoices for freight brokers; approximately 80 total
• Incorporate charges back for fuel and other charges
• Created in excel

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of experience processing payroll and year-end using Ceridian Dayforce, including HRIS modules within Dayforce.

• Payroll experience to include:
  • ON & QC
  • Federally-regulated (preferred, but not mandatory)
  • All aspects of payroll and year-end processing
  • Hourly and salary
  • Union preferred but not mandatory
  • Transportation industry experience preferred

Other Skills and Qualifications

• Highly proficient in excel, including pivot tables, v-look-up, etc
• Education in computer-related degree/diploma is an asset
• Good interpersonal skills, with service-related disposition
• Unwavering commitment to processing payroll accurately and on-time
• Responsible and professional; works well both independently and with a team
• Ability and willingness to work on extra projects
• Highly organized, with strong time-management skills

Reporting

As part of the HR team, this position reports into the Director of Human Resources.

Location

This position works out of Cardinal's head office, located at 6600 Goreway Drive, Unit D in Mississauga (close to the airport; Derry Rd & Goreway Drive). This position is 100% in the office.

Why Join Cardinal Couriers? Cardinal Couriers is a leading Canadian-owned shipping company, operating since 1978 with a family feel. Specializing in early morning delivery service, we ensure our customers receive their goods before 8:00 am using a vault system and key access. Serving various industries across Ontario and Quebec, including automotive, construction, agriculture, marine, and industrial sectors, we recognize that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and enthusiastic team environment where each employee can grow personally and professionally.

Why Pursue a Career in the Transportation Industry? The Canadian trucking industry is a significant contributor to the country's economy, with an estimated 400,000 employees and over 50,000 businesses. In 2021, the industry generated approximately $40 billion in revenue, accounting for 70% of Canada's domestic freight transportation. The industry is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 3.2% from 2021 to 2026, making it a vital part of the country's supply chain.

Equity Statement

Cardinal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and committed to creating an inclusive environment. We believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

Cardinal is committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and inclusive environment for all persons with disabilities. We continuously look for ways to build a culture that is welcoming to all and embodies the principles of inclusion and equal opportunity.

• Cardinal Couriers Ltd., 6600 Goreway Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada